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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.86, 1,921.77 and 803.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.86, 1,921.77 and 803.54 is: 1,108.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.86 : 1,921.77 = 803.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.86/1,921.77 = 803.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.86x = 1,921.77 × 803.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.86x = 1,544,219.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,219.07/1,392.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.67

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